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Run: 2026-02-20-01KHYAK8EZNYTWPCSMM12B744N
Run Details
Model:
Grok 4 Fast
Test:
Tool usage within Novelcrafter
Scenario:
Create alternate prose sections
Duration:
10.2s
Cost:
$0.000439
Provider:
xAI
Evaluation summary
Score
Evaluator
Details Link
Pass
Match blue prose section
(details)
Pass
Match green prose section
(details)
Pass
Match red prose section
(details)
no eval
Overall
Model input
System
You are an expert fantasy novel author. You are working on a novel called "The Chronicles of the Last Dragon". The following tools are available to you: - <nc-section> Use this tool to create a new section of prose. Arguments: - "data-title": The title of the section. - "data-color": Any color of (red, green, blue, yellow, purple, orange, pink, brown). Example usage: <nc-section data-title="Chapter 1: The Arrival" data-color="blue"> Frederick, a young squire, arrives at the castle to begin his training. </nc-section>
User/Human
The story so far: <storySoFar> Frederick, a young squire, arrives at the castle to begin his training. </storySoFar>
AI
My horse, a majestic stallion named Thunder, galloped across the open field. The wind whipped through my hair as I rode towards the castle gates. The sun was setting, casting a warm glow over the stone walls. I could see the banners of the kingdom fluttering in the breeze.
User/Human
Continue the story with the following instructions: """The local knight, Sir Roland, greets Frederick near the stables.""" Create 3 alternate prose sections that continue the story. - Version 1 (red) - Version 2 (green) - Version 3 (blue)
Model response
Messages
Meta
AI
<nc-section data-title="Version 1: The Knight's Welcome" data-color="red"> As I dismounted Thunder near the stables, a tall figure in gleaming armor approached, his boots crunching on the gravel path. It was Sir Roland, the local knight renowned for his valor in the border skirmishes. His weathered face broke into a welcoming smile, and he extended a gauntleted hand. "Young Frederick, you've made good time," he said, his voice deep and resonant like the tolling of a bell. "The castle has been expecting you. Come, let's get your horse settled and discuss your training ahead." </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 2: An Unexpected Ally" data-color="green"> Dismounting in the shadow of the stables, I noticed a knight striding toward me, his cloak billowing behind him like a banner in the wind. Sir Roland, with his sharp eyes and scarred cheek from old battles, halted before me and clasped my shoulder firmly. "Frederick, lad, welcome to the heart of the realm," he greeted warmly, his tone laced with the gravel of experience. "Thunder looks like a fine beast—much like the spirit you'll need here. Stable him up, and we'll share a tankard while I tell you what awaits." </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="Version 3: Shadows of the Stables" data-color="blue"> The stables loomed ahead, their wooden beams creaking softly as I led Thunder inside. Before I could tether him, a voice called out from the twilight gloom. Sir Roland emerged, his armor catching the last rays of the sun, a broad grin splitting his bearded face. "Hail, Frederick! You've arrived just as the stars begin to stir," he boomed, stepping forward to take the reins from my hands. "A squire's journey starts with a steady mount. Let's rub him down together and speak of the dragons that whisper in the winds of this kingdom." </nc-section>
created_at
"2026-02-20T20:06:57.773Z"
2/20/2026, 8:06:57 PM
model
"x-ai/grok-4-fast"
app_id
182717
external_user
(null)
streamed
true
cancelled
false
latency
4911
moderation_latency
(null)
generation_time
10007
tokens_prompt
318
tokens_completion
467
native_tokens_prompt
440
native_tokens_completion
748
native_tokens_completion_images
0
native_tokens_reasoning
338
native_tokens_cached
151
num_media_prompt
(null)
num_input_audio_prompt
(null)
num_media_completion
0
num_search_results
(null)
origin
"https://ncbench.com/"
is_byok
false
finish_reason
"stop"
native_finish_reason
"completed"
usage
0.00043935
router
(null)
provider_responses
0
endpoint_id
"c9586d9d-97ff-40ca-ae94-22504d6f9b7e"
id
"00274c0e-dd7e-980b-2dcc-93e1baa31545"
is_byok
false
latency
107
model_permaslug
"x-ai/grok-4-fast"
provider_name
"xAI"
status
200
api_type
"completions"
id
"gen-1771618017-5NUkcBTASUjqokeYKyYJ"
upstream_id
"00274c0e-dd7e-980b-2dcc-93e1baa31545"
total_cost
0.00043935
cache_discount
0.00002265
upstream_inference_cost
0
provider_name
"xAI"
Evaluation details
Result
Evaluator
Details
Meta Data
Pass
Match blue prose section
/<nc-section data-title="[^"]*" data-color="blue">[^<]+<\/nc-section>/
n/a
Pass
Match green prose section
/<nc-section data-title="[^"]*" data-color="green">[^<]+<\/nc-section>/
n/a
Pass
Match red prose section
/<nc-section data-title="[^"]*" data-color="red">[^<]+<\/nc-section>/
n/a
no eval